Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By Dr.Sirisha potluri Mirchi Bhajji is a scrumptious Indian street food is also known as Mirchi vada. Here is healthy oil free version of it.Green chilles are excellent source of vitamin C and also consumption of spicy food had shown to increase energy consumption. Brown fat is increased too by consumption of hot peppers, there […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Millets dosa Millets are the most sustainable grains as they need less water to grow than most grains. Ingredients 3-4 cups fox tail millets 1cup urad dal ( split black gram) 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds 1/2 cup flattened rice ( brown rice poha)(optional) Procedure Wash millets and soak them overnight, soak […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Lentil dal ( cucumber, tomatoes and tomatillos) in an instant pot ( oil free) Lentils have the second-highest antioxidant content (behind black beans) among all tested legumes and offer significant levels of protein, iron, zinc, and folate. A diet rich in legumes may help reduce cholesterol, hypertension, and the risk of prediabetes, […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Spicy Flax seeds chutney powder Flax seeds, known as one of the richest sources of essential omega 3 fatty acids and having around one hundred times more cancer-fighting lignans than other foods, have also been demonstrated to prove helpful against breast and prostate cancers and control cholesterol triglyceride, and blood sugar levels; […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Okra is a healthy and delicious veggie, that binds to the bile acids the best remove them , there by helping in prevention of lifestyle related pre-mature degenerative diseases . Ingredients: Fresh okra Dry roasted Peanuts( we can do nut free version too, for this add more chickpea flour and coconut) Chick […]
By Dr Sirisha potluri Carrots and tomatoes are great for skin health because of their abundant carotenoids and lycopene .they not only help with skin glow ,but also help in preventing DNA damage from sun exposure Ingredients:.5-6 medium sized carrots .3-4 ripe tomatoes .3-4 pitted dates.5-6 garlic cloves.6-8 dry red chilies.1/4th tea spoon of methi seeds ( […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri It is a delicious mixed vegetable curry made in an instant-pot. Ingredients: Cauliflower (used frozen, riced cauliflower), Bell peppers (1 yellow bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper), Carrots (4-5), Broccoli (cup and half of frozen broccoli), Red Onion (2), Green Chilies (4), Boiled Potatoes (4-5), turmeric, red chili powder, tomatoes (6-8), […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri; Mushroom and peas masala curry. Ingredients Organic Mushrooms- 700 grams ( Costco I packet) Tomatoes 5-6 1 big onion 1 big cilantro bunch Ginger Garlic cloves Lemon 1-2 Cashews 1/4thcup ( soaked overnight or at least an hour ) 4-5 green chili’s 2-4 dry red chili’s 4-5 cardomom pods 4-5 cloves […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Delicious Restaurant style curry we can make at home vegan and oil-free.IngredientsTofu ( for 3 blocks)Tomatoes ( 6 tomatoes)Orange and yellow bell peppers (1 each)Onions 2 big Green Peas ( optional )4-5 green chillis. 1cupRaw cashews 1 cup( soaked overnight in plenty of water)1-2 bunches cilantro.Spices( ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, coriander […]
By Dr Sirisha Potluri Lentils and mushroom rice in instant pot ( oil free) As I mentioned in my previous lentil recipes , these are a superfood.Ingredients; 2 cups Lentils ( green or French etc) soaked overnight .2 cups rice ( brown basmati is better)2 cups diced carrots,2 cups diced zucchini,2 cups mushrooms, Indian spices ( […]
By Dr Sirisha Potluri Oil free hummus Ingredients:2 cups of cooked chickpeas(or 1 15oz can)1/3 cup tahini ( sesame seed paste)3 garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon saltRed chili powder to taste1/2 teaspoon Cumin seed powder1/4th cup lemon juice or juice 1 big lemon ( fresh is better)1/2 teaspoon of turmeric(optional) 1/2 cup aquafaba (water in which chick […]
By Dr Sirisha Potluri MD Oil free beets stir fry Ingredients Beets peeled and steamed,garlic thinly diced,turmeric,cumin seeds mustard seeds,curry leaves ,cilantro for garnish,red chilli powder,salt. Procedure In a thick bottom pan add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves, let them all saute for 5 minutes now add thinly diced beets, and saute for […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri MD Turmeric is spice as good as Gold , that may help in treating and preventing many chronic diseases , like osteoarthritis, ulcerative colitis, lupus, prediabetes, Alzheimer’s to name few. Make sure to include this spice regularly in your plant based diet! Turmeric milk is a great drink to start the […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri MD Lemon rice with riced cauliflower no oil recipe. IngredientsFrozen riced cauliflower or fresh cauliflower riced.Lemons ( zest the lemons and keep it ready) we need juice of 3-4 lemons ( depends on the quantity we are making )Cumin seedsMustard seedsTurmericBlack pepper powderDry red chili ( optional) can use green chilli […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients1.Butternut squash ( bite size pieces 4-5 cups)2. 2 cups of frozen green peas3. 6-7 garlic cloves4. 3 inch ginger piece5. 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste6. Spices ( cumin seeds , 4-5 cloves , 1 table spoon turmeric powder, 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon powder, 2 teaspoons red chili powder, 1/2 tea spoon […]